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Atkin Essential D 12-Fret Slope Shoulder Dreadnought Baked Sitka/Mahogany Aged Natural w/Slotted Headstock

Atkin Essential D 12-Fret Slope Shoulder Dreadnought Baked Sitka/Mahogany Aged Natural w/Slotted Headstock

Regular price $4,999.00
Regular price Sale price $4,999.00

Serial Number: 4080

Weight: 4lbs 6oz

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Description

Handcrafted in Canterbury, England, Atkin Guitars represent a modern take on classic acoustic design, blending traditional luthiery with thoughtful innovation. Every Atkin is built with an obsessive attention to detail, from the voicing of the top to the feel of the neck, resulting in instruments that are resonant, inspiring, and deeply musical. Known for their ultra-thin aged finishes, elegant appointments, and signature Diamond Volute, Atkin guitars deliver the look, feel, and response of a well-loved vintage instrument—without sacrificing reliability or consistency. Whether on stage, in the studio, or at home, Atkin guitars are designed to feel like lifelong companions from the very first note.

Specs

General

Country of Manufacture: Made in the UK
Serial Number: 4080
Product Color: Natural
Relic/Aging Level: Aged
Case Type: Hardshell Case Included
Factory Setup: E Standard (E-A-D-G-B-E)

Body

Body Shape: Slope Shoulder 12-Fret Dreadnought
Acoustic Cutaway Type: No Cutaway
Body Material: Mahogany
Body Finish: Aged Thin Gloss Nitrocellulose
Top Material: Baked Sitka Spruce
Bracing Pattern: Pre-War Scalloped
Body Binding: Tortoise Shell
Rosette: Black/White/Black
Purfling: Black/White/Black/White
Body Notes: Body Length 20"; Body Depth 4 7/8"; Lower Bout Width 15 5/8"; Total Length 40 1/4"

Neck

Neck Material: Mahogany w/Ebony Backstrip
Neck Finish: Aged Thin Gloss Nitrocellulose
Neck Tint/Color: Aged Natural
Fingerboard Material: Ebony
Headstock Veneer: Ebony
Nut Material: Bone
Nut Width: 1.6875"
Fingerboard Radius: 16"
Scale Length: 25.4"
Number of Frets: 20 Frets
Neck Joint: Dovetail Neck Joint
Fingerboard Inlay: Mother of Pearl Dots
Inlay Shape: Dots
Side Marker Inlay: Silver Dots
Headstock Inlay/Decal: Atkin Decal
Neck Binding: None

Hardware

Hardware Color: Nickel
Bridge: Ebony
Tuning Machines: Nickel Gotoh
Saddle: Bone
Pickguard: Tortoise
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SKU: ATKIN-ED-12F-S-A-NAT-4080

Description

Handcrafted in Canterbury, England, Atkin Guitars represent a modern take on classic acoustic design, blending traditional luthiery with thoughtful innovation. Every Atkin is built with an obsessive attention to detail, from the voicing of the top to the feel of the neck, resulting in instruments that are resonant, inspiring, and deeply musical. Known for their ultra-thin aged finishes, elegant appointments, and signature Diamond Volute, Atkin guitars deliver the look, feel, and response of a well-loved vintage instrument—without sacrificing reliability or consistency. Whether on stage, in the studio, or at home, Atkin guitars are designed to feel like lifelong companions from the very first note.

Specs

General

Country of Manufacture: Made in the UK
Serial Number: 4080
Product Color: Natural
Relic/Aging Level: Aged
Case Type: Hardshell Case Included
Factory Setup: E Standard (E-A-D-G-B-E)

Body

Body Shape: Slope Shoulder 12-Fret Dreadnought
Acoustic Cutaway Type: No Cutaway
Body Material: Mahogany
Body Finish: Aged Thin Gloss Nitrocellulose
Top Material: Baked Sitka Spruce
Bracing Pattern: Pre-War Scalloped
Body Binding: Tortoise Shell
Rosette: Black/White/Black
Purfling: Black/White/Black/White
Body Notes: Body Length 20"; Body Depth 4 7/8"; Lower Bout Width 15 5/8"; Total Length 40 1/4"

Neck

Neck Material: Mahogany w/Ebony Backstrip
Neck Finish: Aged Thin Gloss Nitrocellulose
Neck Tint/Color: Aged Natural
Fingerboard Material: Ebony
Headstock Veneer: Ebony
Nut Material: Bone
Nut Width: 1.6875"
Fingerboard Radius: 16"
Scale Length: 25.4"
Number of Frets: 20 Frets
Neck Joint: Dovetail Neck Joint
Fingerboard Inlay: Mother of Pearl Dots
Inlay Shape: Dots
Side Marker Inlay: Silver Dots
Headstock Inlay/Decal: Atkin Decal
Neck Binding: None

Hardware

Hardware Color: Nickel
Bridge: Ebony
Tuning Machines: Nickel Gotoh
Saddle: Bone
Pickguard: Tortoise